I have long been intrigued by the fascinating shapes and lines that can be created by simple increases and decreases in knitting. When I discovered this beautiful speckled yarn from Queen’s Yarn Boutique, I knew it was just the right colorway to have some fun with converging ribbing. These socks are knit top down, with a German short row heel and toe. I have made mine ankle height, but they could easily be made taller. This pattern is written for magic loop, but is easy to change if you prefer a different method.

Yarn
Approx 200 (230, 265) yd / 185 (210, 245) m of fingering weight yarn
Sample used Queen’s Yarn Boutique Kiss Sock (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon, 463 yd/100 g) in colorway Wisteria

Gauge
32 sts and 40 rows / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette

Tools
Size 1 (2.25 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles (or size needed to meet gauge)
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements
7” (8”, 9”) / 18 (20, 23) cm circumference

Thank you so much to all my lovely test knitters!